The Brig — Restaurant in Los Angeles

I must say that I felt a little out of place as soon as I got a look at the patrons of this establishment. It was as if I found the hipsters headquarters and local watering hole for models. Everybody was very good looking, wearing designer clothes and boots. Yes boots, no gym shoes here. Their fashion cowboy hats were perfectly place along with that group of hairs to hang just over their eyes from their Popeye like beanie. I am very surprised they didn’t kick me out, with my homely appearance, running shoes, and The Gap attire!

No tables here, just sofa thrones and wooden boxes to rest your barking dogs. Once I was accepted by the secret hand shaking society I decided to make the typical conversation with bartenders, the experts of the happy elixirs. They saw right through my 40 something dad with a polo attire and wouldn’t even answer my question, should I go with the Stout or Cider? She looked at me as if I had asked her to explain the deep meaning behind her tattoos. I kept my cool because they were on to me. No way I wanted any trouble from the Zoolander squad. I was able to take my throne and watch some football and people.

After the cold Stout went down I decided to try the cider, then I would be able to share my answer with the bar keep. She ignored me but luckily The other bartender got me the cider. Unfortunately it wasn’t a twist top and he gave me no utensils to finish the job. Normally in a bar with common folk the drink is poured for you. But if you don’t have perfect bone structure and ironed jeans you better bring your glass and bottle opener.

I composed myself and this bridge troll sat down. The cider was light and refreshing. The place was starting to fill up with the best looking people in Venice so it was time for this bag of bones to hit the road. I had to drain the lizard. I was hoping the bad boys in the skinny designer sweatpants with untied boots and holy overpriced t-shirts would just let this peasant hit the head. Luckily the bathroom was all clear.

As I was finishing a somewhat negative experience a flash of light hit me. I realized this place has a soul after all. A faucet that allows the user to actually turn the water off and on!!! Maybe I was on the team! Maybe were are all just alike. Who cares what clothes you are wearing or how unbelievably good looking your are. An establishment that trusts its patrons with water flow, especially during the drought we are in, is a place I can call home! The grapefruit Radler and food truck...

The Brig in LA exceeded expectations with their impeccably crafted Moscow Mule. From the moment the copper mug touched my lips, I was immersed in a burst of flavors that danced harmoniously on my palate. The combination of vodka, spicy ginger beer, and the zing of lime juice made for a truly refreshing and invigorating cocktail. The balance was just right, with the ginger offering a satisfying kick, while the lime added a citrusy tang that cut through the richness of the vodka. Sipping this cocktail at The Brig was an experience that I'll certainly look forward to repeating.

The atmosphere at The Brig was lively and welcoming, providing the perfect backdrop for enjoying the Moscow Mule. The friendly staff ensured a seamless and enjoyable dining experience, adding to the overall charm of the visit. The ambiance was lively, yet not overwhelming, allowing for great conversations and a relaxed atmosphere to unwind after a busy day. The Brig is undeniably a fantastic choice for cocktail enthusiasts seeking a delightful Moscow Mule in a...

The place has a lot of potential if the guys that go to the place were not such douchebags. Everytime I go there it is drama. Not worth it. The place itself is great the staff are nice and they have a great whisky selection...but because of the guys that go there specifically I will never be going back to this place. The first time I went a guy tried to fight me for giving a homeless man $2 the second time I got punched me in the arm while I was shooting on the pool table for no reason.

I have never given any place a rating below 4...as normally I wouldn't waste my time. This place just needs to be called out so perhaps the staff can realize that sometimes people just need to be removed instead of letting the drama turn into conflict. I used to bounce on 6th street in Austin and we never let things escalate. Not on top of it or willing to kick people out when they should which is probably the reason there is so much bad energy...